Agriculture and Farmer Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said the government is working on a multi-dimensional strategy to ensure that farmers receive fair and remunerative prices for their produce. The strategy includes strengthening post-harvest management, scientific warehousing and marketing systems. Addressing the second day of the National Agriculture Conference – Rabi Campaign 2026 in New Delhi today, Mr Chouhan assured 100 per cent government procurement of tur, urad and masoor at Minimum Support Price, with arrangements to ensure payments are made within 48 hours.

 

The Minister said India will also leverage the new market opportunities emerging from international Free Trade Agreements to connect the country’s agricultural products, fruits, vegetables and foodgrains with global markets. Mr Chouhan said this will help farmers secure better returns for their produce and enable India to emerge as a major food basket for the world.